Henry County YMCA
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.
- Income
- $1.7 million
- Spending
- $1.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 56%
- Reserves
- -2.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 64%
- Employees
- 171
- Volunteers
- 120
- Highest pay
- $84,587, executive di
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 58 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 11% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 31% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1557% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2520 of 20 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $619,491 spent. HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR ADULTS THE YMCA TAKES THE WELLNESS, OR HOLISTIC, APPROACH TO HEALTH AND FITNESS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ORGANIZED AROUND THE PRINCIPLES THAT THERE IS ONENESS IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. WE STRIVE TO RECOGNIZE THE UNIQUE HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS AND GOALS OF OUR MEMBERS. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP MEMBERS CREATE REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND EMPHASIZE DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE, PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. THE HENRY COUNTY YMCA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING MEMBERS WITH AN ATMOSPHERE THAT ALLOWS THEM TO GROW IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. IN LIGHT OF THE RISING OBESITY RATES IN OUR COUNTRY, OUR YMCA PARTICIPATES IN THE ACTIVATE AMERICA INITIATIVE AND ENGAGES IN THE VARIETY OF EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO HELP THE AT-RISK POPULATION DEVELOP HABITS AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO MORE ACTIVE LIFESTYLES. PARTICIPANTS SERVICED - APPROXIMATELY 50. HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR ADULTS THE YMCA TAKES THE WELLNESS, OR HOLISTIC, APPROACH TO HEALTH AND FITNESS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ORGANIZED AROUND THE PRINCIPLES THAT THERE IS ONENESS IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. WE STRIVE TO RECOGNIZE THE UNIQUE HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS AND GOALS OF OUR MEMBERS. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP MEMBERS CREATE REALISTIC GOALS FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND EMPHASIZE DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE, PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. THE HENRY COUNTY YMCA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING MEMBERS WITH AN ATMOSPHERE THAT ALLOWS THEM TO GROW IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. IN LIGHT OF THE RISING OBESITY RATES IN OUR COUNTRY, OUR YMCA PARTICIPATES IN THE ACTIVATE AMERICA INITIATIVE AND ENGAGES IN THE VARIETY OF EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO HELP THE AT-RISK POPULATION DEVELOP HABITS AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO MORE ACTIVE LIFESTYLES. PARTICIPANTS SERVICED - APPROXIMATELY 50.
- $147,572 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS YMCA YOUTH PROGRAMS PROVIDE ENRICHING EXPERIENCES WHICH FACILITATE A CHILD'S COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL GROWTH. PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH A NURTURING AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT, INSTILLING POSITIVE VALUES LIKE TEAMWORK, HONESTY AND FAIR PLAY, DEMONSTRATING SERVICE TO OTHERS, AND HELPING YOUTH REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, ARE ALL GOALS OF THE YMCA YOUTH PROGRAMS. WITHIN OUR PROGRAMS, WE STRIVE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE, OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH APPROPRIATE ROLE MODELS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUTH MEMBERSHIPS AND PROGRAMS. THE YMCA DAY CAMP PROGRAM PROVIDES A LASTING EXPERIENCE OF PERSONAL ENRICHMENT. YMCA CAMP CREATES MEMORIES THAT LAST A LIFETIME. CAMP GIVES CHILDREN A SENSE OF BELONGING, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND PRIDE IN ACHIEVEMENT; WHILE HELPING YOUTH RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF COOPERATION. THE YMCA PRESCHOOL PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO FIT THE AGE, SIZE, INTERESTS, AND NEEDS OF PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. CHILDREN LEARN TO VIEW THEMSELVES AS A WORTHY INDIVIDUAL AND ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE TOOLS TO MAKE FUTURE CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES POSITIVE AND ENRICHING. THE YMCA YOUTH SWIM LESSON PROGRAM IS PROGRESSIVE, WITH MULTIPLE AGE-SPECIFIC LEVELS ENSURING THAT EACH CHILD IS SUCCESSFUL IN EACH CLASS. LEARNING SITUATIONS ARE BASED ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS WITH POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT BEING USED FOR SKILLS ACCOMPLISHED AS WELL AS GOOD BEHAVIOR. YOUTH PARTICIPANTS SERVED -APPROXIMATELY 20. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS YMCA YOUTH PROGRAMS PROVIDE ENRICHING EXPERIENCES WHICH FACILITATE A CHILD'S COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL GROWTH. PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH A NURTURING AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT, INSTILLING POSITIVE VALUES LIKE TEAMWORK, HONESTY AND FAIR PLAY, DEMONSTRATING SERVICE TO OTHERS, AND HELPING YOUTH REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, ARE ALL GOALS OF THE YMCA YOUTH PROGRAMS. WITHIN OUR PROGRAMS, WE STRIVE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE, OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH APPROPRIATE ROLE MODELS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUTH MEMBERSHIPS AND PROGRAMS. THE YMCA DAY CAMP PROGRAM PROVIDES A LASTING EXPERIENCE OF PERSONAL ENRICHMENT. YMCA CAMP CREATES MEMORIES THAT LAST A LIFETIME. CAMP GIVES CHILDREN A SENSE OF BELONGING, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND PRIDE IN ACHIEVEMENT; WHILE HELPING YOUTH RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF COOPERATION. THE YMCA PRESCHOOL PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO FIT THE AGE, SIZE, INTERESTS, AND NEEDS OF PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. CHILDREN LEARN TO VIEW THEMSELVES AS A WORTHY INDIVIDUAL AND ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE TOOLS TO MAKE FUTURE CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES POSITIVE AND ENRICHING. THE YMCA YOUTH SWIM LESSON PROGRAM IS PROGRESSIVE, WITH MULTIPLE AGE-SPECIFIC LEVELS ENSURING THAT EACH CHILD IS SUCCESSFUL IN EACH CLASS. LEARNING SITUATIONS ARE BASED ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS WITH POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT BEING USED FOR SKILLS ACCOMPLISHED AS WELL AS GOOD BEHAVIOR. YOUTH PARTICIPANTS SERVED -APPROXIMATELY 20.
- $185,797 spent. YOUTH SPORT PROGRAMS YMCA YOUTH SPORTS ENABLE YOUTH TO LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF DIFFERENT SPORTS WHILE MEETING NEW FRIENDS AND BUILDING LASTING RELATIONSHIPS. SPORT PROGRAMS ARE PROGRESSIVE WITH EVERY CHILD BEING GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY. YMCA SPORTS DRAW THE FOCUS AWAY FROM WINNING AT ALL COSTS AND INSTEAD TEACH CHILDREN TEAMWORK, INDIVIDUAL GROWTH, AND THE BASIC RULES OF THE GAME. THE YMCA YOUTH SPORT PHILOSOPHY IS "EVERYBODY PLAYS, EVERYBODY WINS." YOUTH PARTICIPANTS SERVICED - UP TO 700.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1944.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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